Gary Thomasson
Born: 7/29/1951 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-05 | Final Game: 1980-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gary Leah Thomasson
Biography
Gary Thomasson was a professional baseball player born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1972 to 1980. Primarily known as a position player, he made significant contributions on the field over the course of 901 games. Thomasson amassed a total of 591 hits and hit 61 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs with a total of 294 RBIs. His batting average stood at .249, and he was also a threat on the bases, finishing his career with 50 stolen bases.
Thomasson's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, which allowed him to thrive during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. He played in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and into a period where power hitting and speed on the bases became increasingly valued. Although his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and resilience that defined many players of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2373 | 315 | 591 | 103 | 25 | 61 | 294 | 50 | 291 | 463 | 0.249 | 0.330 | 0.391 | 0.721 | 954.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 10 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 112 | 235 | 35 | 67 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 2 | 22 | 43 | 0.285 | 317.6 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 120 | 315 | 41 | 77 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 7 | 38 | 56 | 0.244 | -299.0 |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 114 | 326 | 44 | 74 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 9 | 37 | 48 | 0.227 | -486.6 |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 103 | 328 | 45 | 85 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 38 | 8 | 30 | 45 | 0.259 | 468.9 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 145 | 446 | 63 | 114 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 71 | 16 | 75 | 102 | 0.256 | 1055.5 |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 55 | 116 | 20 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0.276 | 150.2 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 47 | 154 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 44 | 0.201 | 150.2 |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 115 | 315 | 39 | 78 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 45 | 4 | 43 | 70 | 0.248 | 356.0 |
| 1980 | LAD | NL | 80 | 111 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 26 | 0.216 | -259.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | WS | NYA | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 1978 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 163 | 90 | 998 | 66 | 20 | 83 |
| OF | 587 | 486 | 1188 | 32 | 38 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFN | 1B | 7 | 5 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1972 | SFN | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | SFN | 1B | 47 | 18 | 235 | 13 | 2 | 14 |
| 1973 | SFN | OF | 43 | 35 | 77 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | SFN | 1B | 15 | 7 | 86 | 13 | 4 | 8 |
| 1974 | SFN | OF | 76 | 66 | 149 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | SFN | 1B | 17 | 11 | 121 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 1975 | SFN | OF | 74 | 64 | 172 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1976 | SFN | 1B | 39 | 36 | 322 | 18 | 7 | 28 |
| 1976 | SFN | OF | 54 | 43 | 114 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | SFN | 1B | 31 | 11 | 149 | 9 | 3 | 14 |
| 1977 | SFN | OF | 113 | 107 | 255 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 1978 | NYA | OF | 50 | 33 | 101 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | OAK | 1B | 5 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | OF | 44 | 42 | 89 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | OF | 100 | 77 | 194 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | LAN | OF | 31 | 17 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 164 |
| Left Field | 183 |
| Center Field | 254 |
| Right Field | 207 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |